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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.26, 23,220.81 and 9,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.26, 23,220.81 and 9,755.96 is: 13,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.26 : 23,220.81 = 9,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.26/23,220.81 = 9,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.26x = 23,220.81 × 9,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.26x = 226,541,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,541,177.42/16,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.75

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